Overdrive StaffRegulationsPOLL: Independents/small fleets, have you been audited within the last year?With FMCSA and state law enforcement's turn to purely "off-site" audits, conducted entirely away from any independent/small fleet's place of business, what's been your experience in the past year?February 9, 2022BusinessFuel prices spike to nearly $4/gallon | Spot rates up, though demand picture mixedThe national average price for diesel jumped 10.5 cents last week. Also: After a fairly flat-to-down first month of the year on the spot market, truck postings to Truckstop.com rose 12.7%; TCA opens Highway Angel of the Year voting to the public.February 8, 2022Reader RigsJeff Barrett's 1987 Peterbilt 359 EXHDIt started its life as a standard hood with a 425-hp mechanical Cat and now features the extended hood and a 550-hp Cat 3406E.February 8, 2022RegulationsFMCSA says CDL holders' drug violations up 10% in 2021 | Training regs now liveThe latest monthly report highlighting FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse data shows a 10.2% increase in reported drug violations in 2021 compared to 2020. Also: FMCSA's Training Provider Registry goes live; latest Highway Angel.February 7, 2022RegulationsWinter storm prompts FMCSA hours regs suspension in 41 states, D.C. | Senate bill would address port challengesThe bill, among other things, addresses the assessment of detention and demurrage charges by ocean carriers and others. Also: Winter weather prompts HOS suspension in most of U.S.; new TA Service Center in Wyoming; latest Highway Angel; more.February 4, 2022Reader RigsJim Anderson's 2000 Peterbilt 379The rig features a Cummins N14 Celect Plus with an 18-speed. Anderson used to haul Coca-Cola from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Billings, Montana, but he now runs from the Denver area to the Portland, Oregon, area.February 4, 2022RegulationsCongress looks to simplify operators' credentialing processOne bill would allow one background check to satisfy all TSA programs, including TWIC and HazMat Endorsements; another would ease CDL requirements. Also: TruckPark partners with hotel chain for driver discounts; Jerr-Dan turns 50.February 3, 2022RegulationsHighway fatalities continued upward trend through third quarter 2021New data released by NHTSA shows highway fatalities through the third quarter of 2021 were the highest in 15 years. Also: FMCSA's third-party CDL tester guidance; Pilot now selling certain GNC health products.February 2, 2022LifeCountry star set to headline MATS concert | Fuel prices jump againMulti-platinum album country artist Clay Walker will perform for free at MATS. Also: Fuel prices jump again to continue 2022 gains; Trucker Tools adds new ELD partner; Lane closure planned for I-515 in Las Vegas tonight; Quebec 3PL's COVID-vax clinic.February 1, 2022Reader RigsGavito Trucking's 2000 Peterbilt 379The rig is dedicated to Gavito Chief Operating Officer Laura Gavito's father-in-law, who dreamed of owning a brand-new Peterbilt but never did. The truck was refurbished in 2017-2018, but kept the same paint scheme and colors.February 1, 2022Previous PagePage 155 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
